Beautiful Staircases from Runa Novak and In Your Space, Interior Design Firm in Chicago Staircases are often taken for granted. But they shouldn’t be because a staircase is a major architectural feature in a home and if built centrally, it can create a sense of grandeur in an otherwise mediocre entrance room. Designer Staircases Staircases can feature both indoors and outside. Internal staircases connect different floors in the home. A large staircase can act as a focal point in an open plan house whereas a smaller staircase could be used in a separate part of the home, perhaps between a ground floor and a basement area. You may also have a staircase and railings outside. Outdoor decking and balconies require railings and staircases if they are built over multiple levels. As such there are plenty of opportunities to use an interior design firm in Chicago to create an eye catching design statement in your home with designer staircases. A Bridge into Space Runa Novak loves staircases. She describes staircases as bridges inside a house that take you to another area, a journey into the unknown that would be impossible without stairs. Sadly, despite their uses and the fact that they take up a great deal of space inside the home, many designers overlook their potential. As a result, staircases are often boring, even if their owners think otherwise.